My Live Rig with Abe Cunningham 2017 (Deftones) (MMTV)

Deftones rolled through Dublin recently to play two sold out shows in the infamous Vicar St. The people of Ireland have been waiting for a long time to see their favourite band and were treated to two unforgettable nights. We caught up with drummer Abe Cunningham before the second of the two nights to talk everything from his brand new Vater Cool Breeze stick to that 'Ash Tray'. Enjoy and do subscribe for more :)
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[@RyanWSi]

Massively underrated drummer

[@betulaobscura]

You must be kidding. By who? Abe is a legend since Adrenaline LP.

[@Mikasa186_]

Underrated shut up ass Hole

[@Mikasa186_]

Underrated? Shut up a ssHole

[@belmustdiie]

callate

[@anthonydutra1686]

It's because his style his so ridiculously unique to itself we don't know how to talk about it. What type of beats is her playing? Jazz? Or I have no idea. I'd like to to hear "technically" another drummer talking about what he does like tool's drummer describing what Abe is doing

[@reformedstoic1320]

He has the genius stutter. Dude has become my favorite drummer over the last 5 days, and Deftones has become my favorite band. WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN ALL MY LIFE.

[@rebelduck9077]

Reformed Stoic where have YOU been all their lives ?? 😆

[@kyleblake1273]

They've been here you're whole life you just didn't know it. LISTEN to: Around the Fur

[@cHuRrOiNtHeWiNd]

Man must have been a wild 5 days

[@road_king_dude]

I've been going through the exact same thing. 4 years behind you. 👊

[@sp1epiphany]

Been listening to them for 24ish years now. I’ll never get tired of them.

[@85ddrummer]

I met abe when I was about 16. Massive influence. He was exactly the same, I was firing off a million questions at him and every answer ended with “I think”. Amazing drummer

[@hellfiree9166]

My drummers mom went to school with abe and is still close friends . He came out to our last show in sac . Coolest most chill down to earth guy you could meet

[@MrRobert12882]

yeah he seems cool af...one of my favorite drummers straight up

[@Annihilus187]

Abe is the coolest fucking guy I swear.... I would love to hang with the tones. Still one of the best bands I have ever heard in my life.

[@Killenmachine05]

"so this is the abe cunningham signature snare... I think"

[@haschengrubex7131]

hes a rockstar.

[@KesslerMickschGeorgeII]

It be about fo’ twenty.

[@zues8065]

What he’s did he using on his drum

[@ericmsandoval]

3:57 "Well I can't wait to get them in my hands..." *hands him drumsticks* LOL

[@marieloch3038]

Goal: meet and marry Abe Cunningham. LOL. But seriously though, this guy is my inspiration. I could watch his drumming all day.

[@terencetable1147]

I'm not a drummer, but damn...this video was absolutely great: the information, the artist, the interviewer...loved every minute of it (y)

[@retrogore420]

Good interview man. Abe seems really cool as well.

[@88kjeldsen]

"Wait I can curse right" "Yeah Yeah" "This is Ireland" :D :D

[@sharinglungs3226]

I always find it funny how the crowd chants “Chino” instead of Deftones.

[@Riviere8281]

Me not.

[@dalekay9ine]

Love how he's subtly fucking with dude and it goes right over his head. Abe is the man!

[@shatteredsquare]

Abe Cunningham doesn't need to go through a PA. the snare can be heard down the street, outside,, over the PA.

[@lilchung8158]

Fax

[@simonbarr9476]

"These cymbals get disrespected quite a bit...." lols

[@JoeJohnSoundsandVisuals]

Abe is a huge influence on my drumming, and Stephen is huge for my guitar playing. White Pony is eternally THAT ALBUM for me.

[@thefar7190]

Love Abe’s unique style, he’s definitely one of a kind and def one of my favorite drummers of all time

[@shatteredsquare]

dood is getting THIKKKKK, I'm not going to even be surprised when these guys are still ripping up clubs when they are all grey haired and 60

[@rebelduck9077]

Chino has definitely aged...his voice is not what it used to be and since Chi’s death this band has not been the same live...imo

[@michaelinglis567]

Seen them live 2 times. The second time was a small venue and it was an amazing show. Epic. I left covered in sweat feeling reborn. EDIT: Cool i tape my sticks the same way.

[@jlauterer]

One of the illest of all time!

[@reesry13]

I wish Abe said more about the re-orientation of his rack-toms!

[@Killenmachine05]

Gives you descending notes from 10-14 leading with your right hand, 10 R 12 L 14 R, aswell as keeping the 4 piece feel because of having your 12 first, thats why I personally did it, I can imagine his reasoning isnt far off

[@DavulKursu]

This is the best ABE video so far. TY !

[@RIKDDY]

that 18 inch floor tom lol that's my lil homey. Still my favorite on the set and my favorite color drum kit

[@gorillaparanormal6985]

Abe is such a great dude. It's always a pleasure to see him in interview's. Love me sum Deftones

[@Amp1771]

Great rig rundown, this is cool. Nobody real goes through the drummer's kit in detail.

[@jackwilczynski6957]

I feel that's the drummer being interviewed who either doesn't know what hes playing or just doesn't go into detail. I watched a gear masters, dude hardly knew anything about his own kit.

[@betulaobscura]

@@jackwilczynski6957 What "masters"?

[@jackwilczynski6957]

@@betulaobscura gear masters, it's where musicians go and give a tour of the gear. Joey Jordison did one, Mike Portnoy did one, Billy Sheehan has done one, George Kollias had done one, many more.

[@betulaobscura]

@@jackwilczynski6957 OK, thanks!

[@JustD1zz]

Absolutely Love! Tom Hardys new role as a drummer. His accent is spot on too! It's really weird seeing him with long hair!

[@herbertking8463]

no double bass.......love your style abe....the king

[@vinceventura2393]

He has double bass my friend. And he´s using it on every record. Purely short figures.

[@blakeeatscheese]

@@vinceventura2393 mostly just doubles, on WBTG he used his double pedal

[@nathanielhornblowerjr6431]

I got to hang out with Abe at a NAMM show in early 00’s. He’s a real solid guy. Great drummer!!

[@chrislucky]

He's a really cool guy, and also my fav drummer as well.

[@philbizzy]

What a cool dude and great player. Love his gear. He made it into my top 5 over the years. Much respect!

[@J0intV3nture]

Abe is such a awesome bro. Always great to talk to and up for some epic laughs.

[@Basemintproduction]

You're the man Abe!! Hope to put a hand on this signature snare one day!!

[@daftshark]

love the sound of his kit

[@zues8065]

Do you know what head he uses on his snsre

[@daftshark]

​@@zues8065 remo black max !

[@ctilson176]

Abe is freaking BEAST!!!

[@WaRLoKWYATT]

Abe is my fucking idol and I'm mainly a guitarist. I was born to be a drummer though, I just had parents that required a volume knob. I love drummers who play with a healthy amount of ghost notes on the snare, with a nice, thumping bass drum, who beats the fuck out of their drums and are consistent and dedicated. Abe is the perfect drummer. I'm so sick of trying to find a reliable drummer, I'm about to quit playing guitar/ singing and just playing drums myself. The only reason I haven't, is because of the time I've put into playing guitar and singing.

[@ted__ryan]

Legend

[@MrMotherfuck123]

Define Legend

[@betulaobscura]

@@MrMotherfuck123 Define definition.

[@reformedstoic1320]

And his perspective on Maple vs Bubbinga was absolutely priceless. Maple drums, ZIldjian Cymbals, Trash can snare...... YES Miss those OCDP drums tho

[@darac1991]

Awesome!

[@VladShpiro]

Love this man SO much... Thank you guys for the interview

[@Continuum1]

So awesome! Abe is the coolest!

[@antonioamezaga-avitia2972]

My fav drummer hey Abe 🇲🇽 ❤️ U!!

[@atomcraft4067]

Great interview man.

[@ArchivingClownWorld]

Great interview!

[@paisteuser06]

Endorsed artists who are well established in a successful career outfit rarely know what it is they're using off the top of their heads when it's inquired because equipment is constantly being switched out by their drum techs. Stuff gets broken and needs replaced and what you see on the gear websites isn't always reflective on the touring kit.

[@TheEastonBoy152]

Abe is the man. Solid hard hitting drummer. No drums should be unscathed!!!

[@lima4282]

II from Sleep Token named Abe as one of his influences for his current playing style. Enough said 🔥🫡

[@road_king_dude]

One of the baddest drummers of all time!!! 🤘💀

[@zachwillowbay1553]

A Sabian guy and Zildjian guy getting along...who would’ve thought

[@jackwilczynski6957]

Try a paiste guy and a Meinl guy trying to get along.

[@judasDIP]

Happy 47th birthday Abe!

[@commanderphilbo1471]

I didn't know Abe was underrated..growing up I've heard him talked about alot.

[@mick_plays_guitar]

He sounded whopper on the first night. Very cool that he watched some of the videos before hand

[@skateboards5298]

serious question. WTF does "sounded whopper" mean? I assume it means "shitty" in some sort of elitist drummer lingo.

[@drummaDM10]

Skate Boards Whopper means really good

[@DefThrone]

whopper is a really shitty burger from a really shitty burger chain of restaurants.

[@aaronstudley1753]

Abe is brilliant.

[@ryang3010]

You are the man Abe. Been digging your twist on drums forever.. Love to jam with you one day. My brother could probably make a serious impression on you. Hes a beast.

[@tazkiyaseven4738]

His groove is godlike

[@daveylong3089]

Great interview

[@rileypeak3196]

*licks hand* *gives handshake 20 seconds later* t-thanks Abe

[@UpsonPrattJr.]

Greatest line of all time, "I don't play games". Love it! Any time I've ever heard someone say that whether dead serious or joking, I'll laugh my balls off! And I don't play games....

[@beebahlay]

My brother form another dimensional mother......!!!

[@M4RCM0NT31R0]

8:31 I cracked up at that part 😂

[@whitepony14]

Opening lick to Feiticeira is a banger

[@betulaobscura]

Abe is really cool guy!

[@josephguertin311]

Best rig rundown

[@steveosterman]

Still Rad! 🤟🏻🥁🚀

[@frischregen3905]

very good drumer

[@bennsan860]

Hell yeahh! Abe and Deftones

[@Mr.CoachBeaulieu]

That snare is a unit. Can probably feel it in your chest.

[@zues8065]

What head dose he use

[@UrZNL]

@@zues8065on the snare? He uses Reno black marching head and regular snare side reso

[@332nd_collectibles]

Awesome episode! Would love to see Justin foley from killswitch engage on here!!

[@kingdingaling9756]

Fantastic

[@MrGil619]

Abe is the fucking man!

[@dhoop4052]

I’ve seen so many drummers that love to talk about themselves and their inspirations and their technique. Abe is one of my favorite drummers and I’ve yet to see an interview where he talks about himself. He always seems to make a joke and deflect any serious question about himself. Is he just humble or maybe he wants to keep his secrets 😂❤ bad mofo either way.

[@Silverhands]

Felicticeria...unstoppable...

[@joerico9461]

Thanks for the walk about. Flip the toms

[@bfunderb5899]

Always found his style really interesting

[@amiramlan3119]

Abe absolute funny dude..

[@manciti4709]

the foundation...of the greatest band

[@dumaramutsi]

21:22 LMAO!!! I love you Abe

[@MaxwellRyanYoung]

My fucking favorite. The table splash may be an ashtray I don’t know.

[@johnandrewgulayan4192]

abe cunningham signature toothpick!yeah☺

[@TheMichaelJadeDrumChannel]

Compliments the Iron Cobra pedals, then immediately points out the tape holding the slave pedal in place, and you can tell it makes Abe nervous/uncomfortable a bit. 😬

[@ograwdeal]

This is my homie!!

[@milesgibbons9287]

Why didn't you ask about the fork taped to the snare mic ha ha!?

[@bosquezguitars5392]

That. Snare.

[@omarin8229]

That's new, a Broken fork attach to the HH 57 mic.

[@m00n3]

Do you have full gig footage from behind the kit? Or any more at all?

[@Deadleg]

Excellent interview. Did Abe allow you to play on the kit?

[@BitchFalcon]

I'd say if i asked him, he's the kind of guy that would've told me to go for it but, I definitely just about got through talking to him without melting at his feet so I couldn't stretch to asking him for a go ha!

[@tomasosores]

6:07

[@dasenase]

He looks, talks AND acts like Troy Sanders from Mastodon

[@crazyjoedavola5430]

I think he kinda sounds like Joey Jordison also

[@paulandrew4820]

Nicest guy...

[@snorgisborg2]

Where is this performance footage?

[@UrZNL]

Why does he keep a splash on the side table??

[@BitchFalcon]

If he has anything in his pockets before he plays, it goes in there.

[@loveroflife1438]

thats why i play 13"

[@adamjay2ndward]

The interview is awesome but I'm noticing Abe's humor is too much for ol dude .... not on his level smh

[@virtuallyunknownn]

1:50

[@mannedi8665]

Fat Mike Einziger

[@gusbandicoot]

Spud Coo ha!

[@DavidTheCastle]

LMFAOOOOO

[@paisteuser06]

Hard touring and copious amounts of beer will settle around the waist line over time.

[@ardvaarrk]

Why the switched over rack toms? WHY?! I MUST KNOW WHYYYY!

[@chairsmissing]

I've been doing this for years myself, its a better feel if you want your tom parts to sound heavy and consistent whenever you move from rack to floor and vice versa

[@ardvaarrk]

Do you tend to just use one rack at a time in a fill then, rather than rolling through both of them? Also what about tunings? Regular, or something weird to compensate for rise/fall in tone through the kit?

[@chairsmissing]

Sometimes I even take away the tom-tom so I can bring my ride closer to me. Thats cause I do tend to use one rack for fills or I usually go from rack to floor, not staying on the racks too often. Now for tuning, I can either use regular to bring something reminiscent of triggering. Or if I want something more punchy, I might tune the rack tom a half step up and very occasionally use an O-ring to the floor tom. Its kinda fun to experiment with those things.

[@ardvaarrk]

shawn100011 he's been doing it for a while now though not just a one off for this

Very much like a timbale or bonga set up - then of course patterns. Some guys who play quads set up this way - I don't think he uses it like this though.

[@Riotmagg]

It still pisses me off that people scream CHINO! At every DEFTONES SHOW,ITS DEFTONES,deftones its a great BAND not just chino on stage

[@sergeantgaben4379]

did someone fart at 0:59

[@Not_Andrew_Huberman]

Ol Abe's gettin chubby

[@brandonwilliams522]

m hammett haha. Living that dad life.

[@rebelduck9077]

I barely recognize him. Maybe he did that on purpose so he could fit in with any crowd at any bar and not get bothered by fans. They’ve come a long way since playing in little towns like Alvin Texas

[@williamkillingsworth2619]

All most all Zildjian cymbals crack at some point or another. I have broken ZBT’s, A customs, Z customs, K customs. In fact the only Zildijans that made it were the A-hi hat and surprisingly the 10” A splash. Solutions is chuck them up in a lathe and turn them into chimes. Never buy another I have yet to break a Pastie, which makes up the majority of my Kit Now.

[@nimitz1739]

Why do when drummers get older they keep toothpicks in their mouths all the time? Lars does the same thing😂